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The Secrets of Statue Restoration
Partner, Kathryn Archer explores three LA London projects that involved statue restoration: Selfridges on Oxford Street, 1 Cornwall Terrace, and our most recent residential project renovating a Victorian villa in Little Venice.
A Day in the Life: Jake Goodger
Senior Architectural Assistant Jake Goodger describes a typical working day at LA London.
Buying in London: A Guide for International Buyers, Part 1: Pre-Purchase
In the first instalment of our two-part Guide for Overseas Buyers, we hear from Jo Eccles, founder and managing director of prime central London buying agency Eccord.
How a point cloud survey will save time and money on your project
Reap the rewards of a reliable survey: Book our FREE CPD to learn more today.
LA Surveys’ new CPD presentation, available in-person or online, demonstrates the many benefits - notably the time and cost savings - of having an accurate and reliable 3D survey of a property from the very start of a renovation project.
LA Looks Back: The Savoy Hotel
LA London Partner Kathryn Archer looks back on the firm’s work with the world-famous Savoy Hotel in the 1990s.
Kensington Townhouse Completes
We are excited to present our latest residential project in Kensington, which we recently delivered with Morgan Rae and Meraki Design.
The Impact of AI on the Luxury Property Market
Last month, LA London Associate Miruna Stroe was invited to join a panel of experts for the Luxury Property Forum’s webinar on AI and its impact on the luxury property industry. Here are Miruna’s reflections on how we currently use AI and its impact on the industry at large.
Meet the Maker: Pierre Bidaud, Creative Director, The Stonemasonry Company
As part of our ‘Meet the Maker’ series to champion those in our industry who are shaping the sustainable agenda, we spoke to Pierre Bidaud, Creative Director at The Stonemasonry Company, to find out more about his background, what a typical day for him looks like, and what he’s excited about in 2025.
Levels of Detail Explained
The BIM models LA London produces can be at a range of ‘Levels of Detail’ (LODs) to suit the specific project. This means exactly what it suggests – it’s the amount of detail we show in our models and resulting drawings.
LA London Associate and Director of Surveys, Cristian Tudose answers some common questions to help you determine the appropriate Level of Detail for your project.
Project Spotlight: The Star and Garter
LA London Partner Kathryn Archer recalls a highly technical project installing a swimming pool, spa and leisure facilities at a historic former hospital in Richmond.
The Building That Inspired Me: Pavel Savelev
LA London Associate Pavel Savelev discusses Dunaev Merchant’s House in Kurgan, his hometown in Russia, and reveals how it inspired and shaped his career as an architect.
Congratulations to Ema and Megan!
It’s congratulations all round this week as we celebrate two newly-qualified team members. Ema and Megan.
From Iron Age Fort to Regency Marvel: Revisiting Camp End Manor
In 2012, the LA London team was asked to design a new Regency-style home in the prestigious St George’s Hill area in Weybridge, on top of what was once an Iron Age fort. Managing Partner Andrew Paulson looks back on this extraordinary project.
A Day in the Life of… Cristian Tudose
In the latest of our regular series exploring a typical day in the life of an LA London team member, we meet Associate Cristian Tudose, who joined the team in early 2018. His projects have included substantial super-prime residential listed refurbishment schemes in Belgravia, Kensington, Notting Hill and Marylebone. Since qualifying as an Architect under LA London’s tutelage, Cristian has become one of our most respected Project Architects. Cristian is also the Director of LA Surveys.
What We’re Looking Forward To at London Design Week
The five-day show London Design Week sees some of the world’s most influential brands launching new collections, as well as pop-ups, talks, and panel discussions featuring industry leaders.
3 Ways to Showcase Your Space with LA Surveys
We established LA Surveys five years ago in response to the repeated issues we were facing as architects relying on surveys that were inaccurate or incomplete. Since then, we’ve facilitated dozens of complex construction projects with our highly accurate and detailed surveys, which provide insights that only architects can offer.
The Building That Inspires Me: Andrew Paulson
Managing Partner Andrew Paulson shares his experience of visiting the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, and reveals how the building has inspired and shaped his career as an architect.
Meet the Maker: Patrick Folkes, Founder of Graphenstone Paints
As part of our ‘Meet the Maker’ series to champion those in our industry who are shaping the sustainable agenda, we spoke to Graphenstone Paints founder Patrick Folkes to find out more about his background, what a typical day at Graphenstone looks like, and what he’s excited about in 2025.
Emerging Trends Among UHNWIs
As premium architects, LA London designs exceptional properties for the world’s most discerning clients, whose tastes evolve to embrace new innovations, technology, and trends. We frequently work with ultra high net worth individuals (UHNWIs) on their homes, observing and embracing new developments in luxury, convenience, and smart home tech. We’ve handpicked some of the key trends we’ve seen recently in the world of prime residential architecture and design.
Our Picks from London Art Fair 2025
With art from over 120 galleries, as well as talks, debates and workshops, London Art Fair is one of London’s top cultural events. Here are our top picks for this year’s fair, which takes place between 22nd and 26th January: